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Stewardship: Managing the Resources God has Entrusted to You

One of the greatest challenges to our spiritual formation is posed by our money and possessions. Jesus warned us in Luke 12:15, "Watch out! Be on guard against all kinds of greed; a man's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions." And yet, who of us hasn't felt the pull and the lure to get all we can, can all we get, and sit on the can! To counter the lure of the "more monster," God calls us to develop ourselves as stewards in His economy.

Stewardship reflects the simple truth that God is the owner of all I have, and I am the manager of all He has given me. As such, my job is to manage His resources in accordance with His financial plan-a plan which includes everything from earning money, to spending money, to saving money, to giving money. When I realize that I am simply a manager of God's resources, every expenditure becomes a spiritual decision. What I allocate to one area cannot be used in another. So, the question for each of us is, "Does my stewardship of God's resources reflect God's priorities or my own?" The easiest way to answer that is to take a look at your checkbook. What evidence exists that you are in touch with His kingdom priorities?

Someone has said, "We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we give." One of the greatest signs that God's heart is being formed within us is evidenced by our giving. John 3:16 says, "For God so loved the world that He gave…" We can give without loving, but we cannot love without giving. And so, as you use your compass this week, ask God to fashion within you the heart of a wise, loving, and generous steward.

Tools To Help You

 

Financial Peace University - January 18, 2012 through April 11, 2012

Click here to register for the workshop

  Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University empowers you to handle God's money according to biblical principles.  In each 1 hour and 45 minute weekly session you will watch an entertaining lesson on DVD and then engage in active small group discussion.  This is not a time to pry into your private situation, but to learn with other individuals and families how to achieve a common goal of "Financial Peace."

  Financial Peace University includes a lifetime membership.  This means members can attend any class, anywhere, any time -- as often as they like!  Each family unit (family or single) must puchase a membership.  The cost is $100.00.  Your membership includes FPU Workbook, Audio CD Library, FPU Envelope System, Financial Peace Revisited book, and much more.

CHILDCARE WILL BE PROVIDED: When registering please indicate number and ages of children.

  What others have to say about Financial Peace University:

"Instead of letting our finaces control us, we now control our finances.  We have peace of mind and a definite plan!"

FPU has given me the steps to start taking my life back.  I now have a plan and see a light at the end of the tunnel!"

 

Click on a link below to download a pdf:

Heartland's Giving Brochure

Automated Bank Debit Option Brochure

Control Your Spending

Finding Financial Freedom

Top Ten List - How To Spend Wisely

One Week Devotional

Tracking Your Expenses / Income

Budget Analysis Form

Debt List Record

 

Online Tools

Accelerated Debt Payoff Calculator

Spending Plan Online Calculator

Dave Ramsey Tools and Resources

 

Resources

Crown Financial Ministries

Dave Ramsey